Big welcome for new bishop
Children from church schools in Dudley turned out to welcome the new bishop of Worcester to the town. Children from church schools in Dudley turned out to welcome the new bishop of Worcester to the town. The Rt Rev Dr John Inge, currently Bishop of Huntingdon, has been appointed the next Bishop of Worcester. His family will be moving to Worcester around Christmas and will begin his ministry in the diocese some time in the New Year. Youngsters from St Edmund and St John and Jessons Church of England primary schools turned out to welcome the new bishop and presented him with two cards. Pupils from Jessons also put on a singing performance. Read the full story in the Express & Star.
The Rt Rev Dr John Inge, currently Bishop of Huntingdon, has been appointed the next Bishop of Worcester.
His family will be moving to Worcester around Christmas and will begin his ministry in the diocese some time in the New Year. Youngsters from St Edmund and St John and Jessons Church of England primary schools turned out to welcome the new bishop and presented him with two cards.
Pupils from Jessons also put on a singing performance.
They joined the Mayor of Dudley Councillor David Stanley and the Bishop of Dudley, the Rt Rev David Walker for the celebrations.
Dr Inge is married to Denise, a writer and distinguished authority on the 17th-century poet Thomas Traherne. They have two young daughters. He enjoys music, drama, reading, cycling and swimming.
He said:"It is a great honour to be asked to become the next Bishop of Worcester.
"I am looking forward immensely to coming to serve the church here as it seeks to spread God's love to the people of Worcestershire and Dudley.
The Bishop of Dudley, the Rt Rev David Walker said: "I know from my own experience how welcoming Worcestershire and Dudley are to new bishops.
"Bishop John and his family are going to be very happy among us here."
The current Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Rev Dr Peter Selby, retires at the end of September following 10 years in the post.
He said: "The naming of a new bishop is a historic moment in the life of the diocese, and it is a great delight to know that the diocese of Worcester will be benefiting from the spiritual gifts and wisdom of Bishop John for this next chapter in its life."
